How to Pronounce "hearts on sleeves"
expression
HARTS awn SLEEVZ
HAHTS on SLEEVZ
Definition
To show your emotions or feelings openly, without trying to hide them. This expression means someone is not afraid to let others know how they feel.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹts/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈsɫivz
British English
hˈɑːts/ /ˈɒn/ /slˈiːvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARTS awn SLEEVZ
UK
HAHTS on SLEEVZ
Listen in Context
She always wears her heart on her sleeve.
People who wear their hearts on their sleeves can get hurt easily.
Don't be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve.
Tom is the type of guy who wears his heart on his sleeve—you always know how he's feeling.